GRE Word List

EMETIC

an agent that induces vomiting

The meaning of the word emetic is an agent that induces vomiting.

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WordMeaning
inhibitto prohibit from doing something
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
buxomvigorously or healthily plump
incrustationa crust or hard coating
slothdisinclination to action or labor : indolence
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance